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EN53 FSG

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,310 mi
Last recorded117,310 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 FSG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2019 117,310 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both nsf and osf (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nsf and osf (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes worn both nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nsf and osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advise!! (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 103,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front lower arm bushes worn both nsf and osf

Registration plate cracked front

Fail 9 Apr 2018 103,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1955515 (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front lower arm bushes worn both nsf and osf

Pass 11 Apr 2017 90,935 miles

Front Registration plate has slight damage

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Both tyres have 3mm of tread

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 90,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Registration plate has slight damage

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Both tyres have 3mm of tread

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 79,227 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Both tyres 3.5mm tread remaining

Fail 12 Apr 2016 79,227 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Both tyres 3.5mm tread remaining

Pass 16 Apr 2015 68,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 68,054 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 56,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

f/brake discs worn

Fail 10 Apr 2014 56,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

f/brake discs worn

Pass 22 Mar 2013 42,606 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 42,606 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 28,291 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 28,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 26,278 miles

Front brake pads worn thin.

Nearside front brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 23,661 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 21,225 miles

Both front tyre worn on inside edges.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 18,936 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 16,147 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Matrix?

Based on 303,058 MOT tests across 19,663 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,289
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
19,663
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,124
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,749
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,166
position lamp(s) not working 5,875
Registration plate lamp not working 5,304
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EN53 FSG is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Matrix models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 57,374 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Matrix fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EN53 FSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Matrix typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Hyundai Matrix is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EN53 FSG is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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